Principal Recruiter

Overview

The SR Group is a global specialist recruitment firm, bringing together some of the industry’s most respected brands across professional services, financial services, commerce, and beyond. With a reputation for excellence, deep market expertise, and a people-first culture, we partner with clients and candidates to deliver long-term, impactful recruitment solutions.

Our New York office is expanding, and we’re seeking a motivated, commercially minded 360‑desk Recruiter with expertise in the Financial Services market to join our growing team.

As a 360‑desk Recruiter, you will own and manage the full recruitment lifecycle—developing new business, managing existing client relationships, sourcing top-tier talent, and delivering high-quality recruitment solutions within the Financial Services sector. You ll play a key role in expanding our presence in the New York market while benefiting from the support, brand equity, and global reach of The SR Group.

• Build, manage, and grow a 360-recruitment desk focused on Financial Services clients (e.g., banks, asset managers, hedge funds, fintechs, private equity firms).
• Develop new business through proactive outreach, networking, and relationship building.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: job intake, search strategy, candidate sourcing, interviewing, offer management, and placement.
• Partner closely with clients to understand hiring needs, workforce trends, and market challenges.
• Deliver a high-touch, consultative recruitment experience to both clients and candidates.
• Maintain accurate reporting, pipeline management, and performance data in our internal systems.
• Represent The SR Group at industry events, networking sessions, and market round tables.
• Contribute to team culture, collaboration, and growth initiatives.

• Experience operating a 360-recruitment desk within the Financial Services sector (agency or search firm experience required).
• Strong business development skills and a track record of winning, managing, and growing client accounts.
• Demonstrated success placing mid to senior-level talent within FS verticals (e.g., front office, operations, finance, risk, compliance, technology, legal, tax, HR, or similar).
• A commercially driven mindset with the ability to build high-value relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and energized by a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional service and representing a trusted specialist brand.
• Strong global brand with deep specialization across key professional markets.
• Competitive base salary + quarterly commission.
• Clear career progression and professional development support
• Flexible hybrid work model (In-office Tuesdays and Thursdays)
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision) for employees and families
• 100% employer-covered HDHP for employee-only coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions